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The bar that let the kitchen breathe: Remodeling a Shorewood lake side Tudor while balancing form and function
Here's where the layout itself had to solve a problem before any of the finish decisions could land properly. My clients wanted an undercounter wine fridge and a built-in ice maker, on top of everything else on their list, and there simply wasn't room in the kitchen's footprint to add both without the whole space starting to feel squished. Every appliance you add to a kitchen run doesn't just take its own width, it eats into the counter space and cabinet storage around it t
Carrie Lucke
Jul 256 min read


Transforming a Cape Cod: Stunning Second Floor Remodel from Attic to Family Retreat
This blog post outlines the renovation of a cape cod second floor made for kids and guests to enjoy
Carrie Lucke
Jun 94 min read


Transforming a 1950's Cape Cod: renovation reveal photos
A review of a full renovation of the first floor of this 1950's cape cod on the shores of Lake Michigan in Whitefish Bay Wisconsin
Carrie Lucke
Mar 16 min read


Design Details That Disappear: how to minimize visual clutter on your walls and ceilings. 3 main types of clutter along with product links and simple tips to minimize the impact of clutter
This blog will help you strategize on reducing visual clutter in your home renovation by using paintable switch covers, and flush air vents.
Carrie Lucke
Dec 28, 20256 min read


Marble in your Kitchen? Is it a yes or a no for you? And my top 3 tips to help you select a Quartz that can pass
Is Marble right for you? This blog post will help you make that decision. Learn all about etching and staining. How to prevent or lessen it and what the best quartz alternatives are.
Carrie Lucke
Oct 21, 20256 min read


10 things I forgot to budget for in my home remodeling project
what are the budget line items we often fail to budget for. Here are the 10 things we failed to consider in advance of planning our remodeling budget
Carrie Lucke
Sep 5, 20257 min read


Transforming a 1950's Cape Cod Latest Updates from our Remodel. From Drywall to Design: Laying down our wood floors and 4 reasons why we selected hardwood floors vs engineered wood flooring
4 reasons why to choose solid hardwoods over and engineered flooring product
Carrie Lucke
Aug 10, 20256 min read


Transforming a 1950's Cape Cod: Latest Updates from Our Lake Michigan Remodeling Project
As summer rolls in along the shores of Lake Michigan, we're excited to share the latest update on our remodeling journey of a classic...
Carrie Lucke
Jun 28, 20256 min read


New Space, New Light, New Life: Dormers are a small cost with a high return on investment
This blog provides a renovation update with a focus on the exterior dormers added to create 3 new bedroom in this home without adding any additional footprint
Carrie Lucke
Jun 13, 20255 min read


Your guide on how to mix metals like a pro in your next renovation project
This blog is your guide to how to effectively mix metal finishes in your home and next renovation project
Carrie Lucke
Apr 20, 20255 min read


Lets talk about "Trades Day" . What role does it have in setting up your renovation for success?
This blog post will hep you understand the role of trades day in your renovation journey
Carrie Lucke
Mar 23, 20255 min read
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